US Bridges

Csah 5 over Tamarac River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 45J51

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Tamarac River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Tamarac River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesTamarac River
Location2.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyMarshall County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.48582, -96.57717
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic116 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Tamarac River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Tamarac River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Tamarac River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Tamarac River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Tamarac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.